Iran: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- UK and Canadian authorities advise against all travel; arbitrary detention is a major risk.
- Foreign bank cards do not work; arrange legal access to sufficient cash.
- Women must observe enforced head-covering and dress rules.
Einreise und Visa
Requirements depend on nationality. British citizens need a visa arranged well in advance and must travel on an organised tour or have a sponsor, according to the Iranian Embassy's advice to FCDO. Do not extend British-passport rules to other nationalities. Evidence of travel to Israel can cause refusal of entry.
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: British passports: at least six months after arrival and at visa application.
Zoll
- Importing pork products is illegal.
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Geld
Überwiegend Bargeld. Karten werden selten akzeptiert.
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
Wo man gut wechselt
- Use authorised exchange offices; arrange lawful access to rials before travelling.
Wo man besser nicht wechselt
- Street currency exchange, which is illegal.
- Non-Iranian bank cards do not work.
- Prices may be quoted in tomans: one toman is ten rials. Confirm the unit.
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Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Alcohol import, sale and consumption, with limited exceptions for recognised Iranian minorities.
- Drones and satellite phones without permission.
- Sex outside marriage and same-sex sexual relationships; severe penalties apply.
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Carry copies of your passport photo page and visa.
- Women must cover their hair and follow enforced public dress rules.
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Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Islamic religious customs and dress rules shape public behaviour.
Kleidung: Women: headscarf, covered legs and a long-sleeved outer garment. Men should wear long trousers and long sleeves. Religious sites may require a chador.
Umgangsformen
- Do not eat, drink or smoke publicly during Ramadan daylight hours.
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Klima
Very varied by region and altitude. Northern and inland winters can be cold; southern summers are much hotter. Dry summer conditions and dust storms contrast with a November-March rainy period.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: Winter; rain and regional cold
- Februar: Feb: Winter; rain and regional cold
- März: Mar: Rainy-season transition
- April: Apr: Spring; regional conditions vary
- Mai: May: Hotter, dry-season conditions
- Juni: Jun: Summer heat; dust possible
- Juli: Jul: Summer heat; dust possible
- August: Aug: Summer heat; dust possible
- September: Sep: Hot, dry conditions persist
- Oktober: Oct: Autumn; hot in some regions
- November: Nov: Rainy season begins
- Dezember: Dec: Winter; rain and regional cold
Beste Reisezeit: Climate varies by route; spring and autumn avoid much summer heat. Security advice takes priority.
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Was einpacken
- Headscarf and modest clothing
- Copies of passport and visa
- Round two-pin adapter
- Offline contact and navigation details
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Alcohol
- Pork products
- Drones or satellite phones without permission
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Round two-pin plugs; 220V, 50Hz.
Wasser: Rural tap water is unsafe; use properly treated or sealed drinking water.
Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr
Internet: Internet and mobile services may be blocked or shut down without warning. Keep an alternative communication plan.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: visitiran.ir ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
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